A Nurse New to Geriatric Nursing Asks the Nurse Manager

A nurse new to geriatric nursing asks the nurse manager to clarify how to handle a client's claim she has been physically abused.The nurse manager responds most appropriately when stating:

A) "I'll show you where you can find this State's reporting requirements."
B) "As a nurse you are considered a 'mandated reporter' of elder abuse."
C) "As long as you are reasonably sure abuse has occurred, report it."
D) "You need to report any such claims directly to me."